Finding information online
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What are you searching for?
Why do you need search and research skillsInvestigating a new topic
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Searching the internet
The limitations of popular search enginesExploring other search toolsDeveloping your searching skills
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Conducting your research
What’s your research question?Searching on advanced databasesAdvanced searchingCheck your understanding
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Summary
End of week summaryWhat do you want to study in the future?
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Finding and using sources
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Where to find sources
What types of sources can you use?Where should you search?
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Critically evaluating your sources
Introducing critical thinkingHow can you think critically?Which source is best?
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Constructing your own opinion from your sources
What is plagiarism?Referencing others in your workReferencing and plagiarism practiceBuilding on other people’s opinionsFormulating your own opinion
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Summary
Plan your future researchTest your understandingDo you want to take your studies further?
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About the week Activity One Activity Two Activity Three Summary
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Learning Online: Researching your Project
